For those who were wondering if the performance displayed by Fabio DiGiannantonio at the end of last year were only going to be a flash in the pan, once he found a MotoGP handlebar, the rider gave a flamboyant response during the first day of the test in Qatar!
No ! And we will have to count on him this year, perhaps even to the detriment of his usually incisive teammate, Marco Bezzecchi...
Eighth during the test in Malaysia on his Desmosedici GP23, “ Diggia » immediately showed himself to be among the fastest in the session, on a circuit whose base of settings is very similar to that used at Sepang. The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team driver completed 41 laps broken down into 9 runs, and set a good 1:52.467, a time which means a gap of only four tenths with the best (Bagnaia in 1'52.040).
Less than three weeks before the start of the championship, from March 8 to 10, number 49 returns the ball to those who trusted him, with the added bonus of always a beautiful smile, which doesn't spoil anything.
Fabio DiGiannantonio : “I am very happy with this first day, it was crucial to start with the same sensations as in Malaysia and we succeeded. I was fast all day, even with used tires and what we think is the compound we will use during the race weekend. Tomorrow we will focus on some details, but we are in good shape and I am satisfied. We also compared last year's data and I made a good step forward in terms of engine braking. The feeling with the front is not yet perfect, we have to find a balance between the riding style and the limits of the bike. »
Results from the first day of MotoGP testing at Losail:
Credit rankings: MotoGP.com
